Maldives Finally Moves to Ban Entry of Israeli Citizens

The Mohamed Muizzu administration announced its intention to propose an amendment to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives, following the Israeli offensive in Gaza that killed over 36,000 Palestinians. The decision comes after parliament recommended such a ban six months ago. Minister Ali Ihusaan revealed the plan at a press conference, stating that legal avenues are being examined. A committee will oversee the process, and President Muizzu will appoint a special envoy to liaise with Palestinian authorities. The cabinet also decided to hold a fundraising event for humanitarian aid and a nationwide rally called 'Falastheenaa'eku Dhivehi' is planned. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted an amendment bill to parliament, proposed by South Galolhu lawmaker Meekail Naseem.

The Mohamed Muizzu administration announced its intention to propose an amendment to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives, following the Israeli offensive in Gaza that killed over 36,000 Palestinians. The decision comes after parliament recommended such a ban six months ago. Minister Ali Ihusaan revealed the plan at a press conference, stating that legal avenues are being examined. A committee will oversee the process, and President Muizzu will appoint a special envoy to liaise with Palestinian authorities. The cabinet also decided to hold a fundraising event for humanitarian aid and a nationwide rally called 'Falastheenaa'eku Dhivehi' is planned. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted an amendment bill to parliament, proposed by South Galolhu lawmaker Meekail Naseem.

The Mohamed Muizzu administration announced its intention to propose an amendment to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives, following the Israeli offensive in Gaza that killed over 36,000 Palestinians. The decision comes after parliament recommended such a ban six months ago. Minister Ali Ihusaan revealed the plan at a press conference, stating that legal avenues are being examined. A committee will oversee the process, and President Muizzu will appoint a special envoy to liaise with Palestinian authorities. The cabinet also decided to hold a fundraising event for humanitarian aid and a nationwide rally called 'Falastheenaa'eku Dhivehi' is planned. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted an amendment bill to parliament, proposed by South Galolhu lawmaker Meekail Naseem.

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